In the 2,495 battles that took place in Karen National Union (KNU) controlled areas in the first six months of the year, 2,363 junta soldiers were killed.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO), and other resistance forces fought 2,495 battles against junta forces and militias in KNU-controlled territory from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023, according to a KNU statement.

It said that a total of 2,632 junta soldiers were killed in the fighting. These included five battalion commanders, five second-in-commands, and nine captains. A further 1,685 junta soldiers were injured.

In addition, 99 military vehicles used by junta troops for military operations were damaged.

On the other side, 76 resistance fighters from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO), and joint resistance forces were killed and 257 were injured during the fighting.

According to the KNU statement, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) sheltering in KNU areas has also risen to 599,400 and people are still fleeing ongoing fighting.

Between July 2022 and June 2023, the KNU said it had provided 269,631 IDPs with essential necessities. It also said that now the rainy season has started in Myanmar, IDPs are facing increased difficulties in getting adequate shelter and food supplies and urgently need humanitarian assistance.